Turns out, you can use your dish washer for a lot more than just washing your dishes!

If you’re anything like me, you still remember the first apartment you rented that came with a dishwasher; after years of washing dishes by hand in the sink, the feeling of kicking your feet up and relaxing after dinner while the dishwasher did all the cleanup was pure magic. But chances are good that over the years you’ve started to take your dishwasher for granted. You load it up with dirty dishes, hit the wash button, and walk away; you’ve forgotten how amazing this appliance really is. Prepare to be amazed again, because your dishwasher can do a whole lot more than clean plates.

These were the most surprising to me.

1. Shine Your Hubcaps

That's right! If your hubcaps are looking dull, and need to be polished up, just toss em' in the dishwasher!

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2. Clean Canvas Sneakers

Tired of hearing your shoes clunk around in the washing mashing? Throw them in the dishwasher. It's a lot more quiet, and actually does a better job!

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3. Cook Your Vegetables

Try cooking vegetables like broccoli or carrots in foil packets or steaming foil-wrapped potatoes or yams.

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